Carding-machine-apron oiler



May 1, 1928.

F. H. THOMASSON CARDING MACHINE APRON OILER Filed June 3, 1927 INVENTOR EH 7770 masson main IlII

/ 9 0, ATTORNEY Patented May 1, 1928.

UNITED STATES FRANCIS I-I. THOMASSON, OF LAGRANGE, GEORGIA.

CARDING-MAGHINE-APRON OILER.

Application filed June 3,

This invention relates to automatic oilers for woolen or roller top carding machines.

A primary object of the invention is to provide simple and efficient automatic means for constantly applying to the surface of the moving belt or rub apron the proper amount of oil properly distributed to keep the apron soft and pliable and in which means are provided for controlling the supply of oil to be fed to the apron.

In carrying out these objects, the invention is susceptible of a wide range of modification without departing from the spirit or sacrificing any of the advantages of the claimed invention; there being shown in the drawings for illustrative purposes a preferred and practical form, in which;

Figure 1 represents a front elevation of the device constituting this invention,

Fig. 2 is a transverse vertical section thereof,

Fig. 3 is a detail perspective view of a portion of the wick carrying oil pipe, and

Fig. 4: is an enlarged detail transverse section thereof showing the wick in operative position.

The construction and arrangement of card condensers are well known to those skilled in the art, consequently, it is not deemed necessary to show such construction in connection with the oiler constituting the invention.

The oiler constituting this invention comprises an oil reservoir preferably in the form of a pipe 1 having caps 2 at its opposite ends threaded thereon and secured in airtight relation, and equipped with cap screws 3 mounted in suitable hangers which are shown mounted on a supporting structure in the form of posts or otherwise and numbered 20. The reservoir 1 is shown equipped near one end with a filling pipe 4: having a reducer 5 closed by plug 6. r

A plain brass bib 7 is mounted on the bottom of the reservoir 1 and provided with the usual valve control 8. This bib 7 is arranged to discharge into a receiving pipe or nipple 9 threaded into the oil distributing pipe 11. This bib is held engaged with the nipple 9 by a set screw 9.

The oil pipe 11 is fixedly mounted in the hangers 10 and is preferably about one inch in diameter, while the reservoir pipe 1 is 1927. Serial No. 196,273.

three inches more or less. The hangers or brackets 10 are preferably made L-shaped in form as shown in Fig. 2 so that the pipe 11 will be supported below and in advance of the reservoir 1 to provide for the convenient discharge through the bib 7 of the oil from pipe 1 to pipe 11. The distributing pipe 11 is slotted longitudinally as shown at 12, three of said slots being preferably so provided, and arranged in longitudinal alinement although not necessarily so, and in each of which is arranged a wick 13 which is constructed of any suitable material and which is saturated with the oil fed to pipe 11 through the bib 7 These wicks 13 pass the oil onto a brass roller 15 which is about 1 in diameter and is mounted revolubly in the extensions 10 of the hangers 10, which extensions also support the pipe 11. This roller 15, in addition to being revoluble also has a horizontal play of about so that the leather rub apron in connection with which the rollers are used may be oiled while the machine is operating with stock in it.

It will of course, be understood that the oil flowing from the reservoir 1 to the pipe 11 may be controlled by opening the valve in the bib 7, more or less, so that oil sufficient for saturating the wicks will be supplied without having an excess.

In the use of this oiler, it is to be understood that one is employed for each rub apron and the oil spread over the brass roller 15 will be transferred to the apron eifectively oiling it and keeping the apron flexible, which is necessary to the proper working of the carding machine.

It will thus be seen that this oiling is not only effective but is automatic and may be accomplished while the machine is running without breaking out the stock.

Without further description, it is thought that the features and advantages of the invention will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and it will of course be understood that changes in the form, proportion and minor details of construction may be resorted to, without departing from the spirit of the invention or its scope as claimed.

I claim An oiler of the class described comprising an oil reservoir, 9. bib mounted onthe bettom of said reservoir and having a valve control, an oil distributing pipe located below and in advance of said reservoir and having a nipple engaged with the bib to receive oil therefrom, said distributing pipe being slotted longitudinally and having a Wick extending through said slots, a brass roller 

